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A very dark and bold species. The ground color of the head and thorax is dark tawny to brownish. The wings are mostly black and there is a bold, unicolorous white or cream stripe that extends across the head and thorax and down the inner margin of the wings, contrasting with the black wing color. Adult males are 5.2-6.6 mm long while females are 5.5-7.0 mm. (Kramer, 1983) |
| distribution |
A widespread species, recorded across eastern and central United States into the Southwest; also found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua (UDEL) |
| abundance |
Uncommon to locally common in the state, recorded in the eastern Piedmont and Coastal Plain, the latter of which is where a majority of the records come from. |
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| habitat |
Has been found near mixed hardwood forest. |
| plant associates |
Sagittaria latifolia (broadleaf arrowhead, Alismataceae) (UDEL) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
The bold contrast between the pale stripe and black wings and sides of the thorax helps distinguish this species from P. vibex. |
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[Native:]
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| adult_id | Unmistakable and widely known Identifiable from good quality photos of unworn specimens
Identifiable from photos showing undersides, or other specialized views [e.g., legs, face]
Identifiable only by close inspection of structural features or by DNA analysis NULL |
| nymph_id | Unmistakable and widely known Identifiable from good quality photos, especially where associated with known host plants
Identifiable from close inspection of specimens or by DNA analysis
Identifiable only through rearing to adulthood NULL |
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Pintaliini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Pintalia delicata No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood, open forest near lake edge |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood, open forest near lake edge |
 | Photo by: Amanda Auxier
Pender Co.
Comment: Attracted to white CFL porch light in residential area. |  | Photo by: Amanda Auxier
Pender Co.
Comment: Attracted to white CFL porch light in residential area. |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
New Hanover Co.
Comment: open woodlands, pine dominated |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
New Hanover Co.
Comment: open woodlands, pine dominated |
 | Photo by: Erich Hofmann
New Hanover Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/56058202 |  | Photo by: Erich Hofmann
New Hanover Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/56058202 |
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